Presence Footsteps Forge Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I know Presence Footsteps is actually working?
Walk across a few different surfaces like grass, stone, and sand and listen for the sound changing to match each block. If every block sounds identical or you hear nothing at all, the mod isn't loading or its sounds are being overridden.
Do I need a resource pack for Presence Footsteps to work?
The mod ships with its own default footstep sounds, so it works out of the box. Resource packs are only needed if you want a different sound style, and packs made for the original Presence Footsteps will work here too.
How do I make footsteps quieter or turn them off completely?
Use the mod's own volume slider in its config screen rather than the vanilla music or ambient sliders, since footstep audio is handled separately. Setting that slider to zero effectively mutes footsteps without removing the mod.
Why do my footsteps sound the same on every block?
This usually means the block you're standing on isn't in the mod's sound mapping, so it falls back to a default sound. Blocks added by other mods often need a compatibility entry before they get their own footstep audio.
Can other players hear my footsteps, or only me?
Footsteps are played client-side, so each player hears their own steps plus the steps of nearby players as rendered by their own game. If you can't hear someone else's steps, it's usually a distance or audio settings issue on your end, not theirs.
Does Presence Footsteps work on a server, or is it client-side only?
It's a client-side mod, so you can use it on any server without the server needing it installed. Other players won't hear your custom footstep sounds unless they also have the mod.
Will Presence Footsteps conflict with other sound mods?
It can conflict with mods that also replace or add footstep audio, since both may try to play sounds at the same time. If footsteps sound doubled, silent, or wrong, check your other audio mods and adjust their settings or load order.
How do I change which sound plays for a specific block?
The mod reads block-to-sound mappings from its config files, where you can point a block at a different sound set. Edit the relevant entry and reload the game for the change to take effect.
Why are footsteps silent after I added another mod?
Another mod is likely overriding the footstep sound event or replacing the block sound registry. Try removing or reconfiguring the other mod, or check whether it has a setting that disables custom footsteps.
Does Presence Footsteps hurt performance on low-end PCs?
The mod is lightweight since it only plays short sounds on movement, so the impact is minimal on most systems. If you notice stuttering, lowering the footstep volume or reducing the number of simultaneous players nearby can help.